Question

Why do nuclear reactor sites require high levels of regulation? Select all that apply the chain reaction must be controlled at all times without proper cooling the reactor will overheat eventually all reactors break down radiation leaks can cause death and destruction to nearby life

Answer 1

Answer: - the chain reaction must be controlled at all times without proper cooling the reactor will overheat

- radiations leaks can cause death and destruction to nearby life.

Nuclear reaction sites generate energy in the form of heat by utilizing a nuclear reactor.  In thermal power station nuclear reactors are used to generate heat which is used to produce electricity.    

In a nuclear reactor continuous fission reactions takes place in which each atom absorbs energy from a radiation and gets broken down into components along with release of heat energy. As, there is simultaneous fission of many atoms more amount of heat is produced in a single event, with subsequent fission cycles the reactor can overheat which needs to be cool down as fission reactions could be destructive and high intensity radiations produce can explode the reactor.

The heat energy liberates after the process of nuclear fission are in the form of high intensity nuclear radiation. The radiation leaks may lead to explosion in the form of air blast effects. These can generate high intensity shock waves which can rupture the eardrums and lungs of humans and animals. These can be responsible for collapsing of buildings. These radiations can cause external injuries and  may also result in inducing mutations in living organisms.

Answer 2

- the chain reaction must be controlled at all times without proper cooling the reactor will overheat

- radiation leaks can cause death and destruction to nearby life